Holland Doctors of Audiology

08/28/2025

We are excited and proud to announce that Dr. Dokianakis was elected *Chair* of the American Tinnitus Association. The ATA, founded in 1971, is the nation’s leading nonprofit dedicated to tinnitus—commonly known as ringing in the ears. While mild for some, tinnitus can be intrusive and even debilitating for others.
“In the past two decades, I’ve sat across from thousands of patients describing sounds no test can detect and no scan can reveal.
Their words carry more than description—they carry fatigue, frustration, anxiety, and often fear. Tinnitus is deeply personal and profoundly impactful and I am honored to be elected to lead the ATA. Last year, we funded $1 million in innovative research. My goal, as Chair, is to push even further—expanding research, creating stronger patient-centered initiatives, and ensuring every person with tinnitus has a direct path to resources, education, and quality care.” ~ CONGRATULATIONS DR. D!!!

08/18/2025

Get tickets and find your own recipe for happiness! We are proud to sponsor the hit musical "Waitress" at the Saugatuck Center for the Arts. We promise that sound is excellent! You probably know and love the Sara Bareilles music ("She Used to Be Mine"). Performances and production are broadway level and amazing. Don’t miss it – it's a treat you'll love! Thank you Crane's Pie Pantry Restaurant & Winery for offering delicious pies at the show. What is your favorite pie?

08/13/2025

"..hearing is a gift. Not-hearing is sometimes also a gift, though more often a challenge, albeit occasionally with comic relief." - David Myers

Few people have done more for those with hearing loss than Hope College professor and author, Dr. David Myers. Without his efforts, thousands of public venues would not have Loop Systems, leaving those with hearing loss without this "superpower" for clear sound. Despite bluetooth advances, we still recommend Loops today for public spaces and use one in our office. Beyond discussing hearing loss and Psychology, Dr. Myers has a wonderfully engaging and insightful blog that you may enjoy. Check out the latest post below

Thanks to our eyelids, we can, when our head hits the pillow, switch off our vision. Some of us also have “earlids.” When I remove my cochlear implant processor and hearing aid, I cannot hear my own voice. When my head hits the pillow, I hear only the sound of silence. As one who inhabits the wo...

08/05/2025

🎉THANK YOU for 600 Google Reviews! 🎉
(and over 200 facebook reviews!)

We are humbled to reach this milestone and want to let you know what your opinions are very important to us and we improve through your feedback! Feel free to contact us directly with comments or suggestions.

You can, of course, review us online on https://www.facebook.com/HOLAUD/reviews
or on google at g.page/holaud

Thank you!

Dr. Stelios Dokianakis
Dr. Michelle Schuiling
Dr. Mary Lustig
Ellie, Holly, Adrienne

07/04/2025

Happy 4th! Remember that fireworks can get loud enough to cause hearing problems and ringing in the ears.

ADULTS: pack some earplugs or earmuffs. If without, fingers in ears work great!

CHILDREN under 3 should not use earplugs. Small earmuffs, or soft-band muffs for young infants, are best. Hands over ears are always effective too! If infants or children are with you, remember that they are more sensitive to loud sounds. Best practice is to move back more if you have children with you.

Please be considerate in setting off fireworks if you have COMBAT VETERANS who live nearby. Fireworks can be a strong PTSD trigger and can also make tinnitus worse. Please ask and be respectful.

Don't forget your PETS: Loud sounds and light flashes can scare them. Make sure they are safe and comfortable inside, close blinds/curtains if possible and leave the TV or radio on to mask the fireworks sounds.

Have an enjoyable and safe 4th of July! 🇺🇸

Please note that our office is closed today in observance of the Holiday.

06/28/2025

Celebrate kindness, resilience, and the power of community to bring hope even in the darkest of times. We are proud to sponsor "Come from Away" at the Saugatuck Center for the Arts. It's the story of thousands of people from all over the world who got stranded in Newfoundland after 9/11. Emotional, heartwarming and a Broadway level production that you can't miss!

Experience Broadway in Saugatuck at "Come From Away" June 20 - July 13.

06/03/2025

We are excited to introduce Adrienne! Adrienne is our new Patient Care Specialist and will be working with Ellie and Holly. With a passion for patient care and a friendly, welcoming presence, Adrienne looks forward to making your visits as seamless and enjoyable as possible.

When she’s not in office, Adrienne enjoys life in Fennville, where she spends her time reading, hiking, and diving into true crime stories. More than anything, she cherishes every moment with her new baby, embracing the joys of motherhood.

Welcome Adrienne! We are thrilled that you are part of our team.

05/11/2025

Does your mom have trouble hearing clearly? Raise your voice gently without yelling, be patient, face her, enunciate & speak more slowly, rephrase instead of repeating, turn down TV/music to help her hear you more easily. Support and encourage her to get help. Hearing loss doesn't have to separate us from loved ones.
🌷Happy Mother's Day!🌷

04/24/2025

Celebrating winning #1 *best audiologist* and *best hearing aid center* in the Holland Sentinel News Best Of the Best 2024 competition! Thank you for your votes and continued support. This is our 12th win for the 12 years we've been in business! Not pictured, is Dr. Michelle Schuiling who *is* the best but is still on maternity leave.

04/20/2025

This Easter Sunday remember to be kind to loved ones with hearing difficulties. Raise your voice gently without yelling, be patient, face them, enunciate & speak more slowly, rephrase instead of repeating, turn down TV/music to help them hear you more easily. Support and encourage them to get help. Hearing loss doesn't have to separate us from loved ones. 🐰 Happy Easter! 🐣

03/26/2025

We are growing! Looking for an organized, energetic and positive people-person to join our team as a Patient Care Specialist.

Duties include front desk/reception work, patient scheduling, office management and billing. Computer skills required. Medical office experience is a plus.

Please email (info@holaud.com) your CV, a brief description of why you think you would be a good fit for the position, as well as your salary requirements.

We have been Voted #1 Best Audiologist & Best Hearing Aid center, every year since we opened in 2012. Find out why!

We are looking forward to having you join our team!

03/06/2025

Thank you Michigan Department of Natural Resources for allowing us to provide hearing protection for the Pure Michigan Hunt. Perfect timing, as this week we celebrate ! Appropriate can prevent noise-induced hearing loss and .

Hearing Health Foundation American Tinnitus Association